As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

And he, as a bridegroom, goeth out from his covering, He rejoiceth as a mighty one To run the path.

Because he has inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

Let it be unto him as the cloak that he hath on him, and as the girdle that he is girded withal.

His ways endure at all times. Your judgments are aloof from him. [As for] all his enemies, he scoffs at them.

How long will you rage against someone? Would you attack him as if he were a leaning wall or a tottering fence?

He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome.

For thou, Jehovah, wilt bless the righteous man; with favour wilt thou surround him as with a shield.

You broke the heads of Leviathan in pieces. You gave him as food to people and desert creatures.

It was credited to him as righteousness
throughout all generations to come.

Let my meditation be pleasing to Him;
As for me, I shall be glad in the Lord.

Why shouldst thou be cast down, O my soul? And why shouldst thou moan over me? Wait thou for God, for yet shall I praise him, As the triumph of my presence.

Why shouldst thou be sat down, O my soul? And why shouldst thou moan over me? Wait thou for God, for yet shall I praise him, As the triumph of my presence and my God.

Why shouldst thou be cast down, O my soul? And why shouldst thou moan over me, Wait thou for God, for yet shall I praise him, As the triumph of my presence, and my God.

You rebuke by chastening a man with the consequence of iniquities; you destroy what is attractive to him, as one would treat a moth. Indeed, every person is a puff of wind. Interlude

I will sing praises to God's name! I will magnify him as I give him thanks!

I have discovered David, my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him as king.

The afflicted will eat and be satisfied;
Those who [diligently] seek Him and require Him [as their greatest need] will praise the Lord.
May your hearts live forever!

The humble have seen it and are glad;
You who seek God [requiring Him as your greatest need], let your heart revive and live.

Clouds and thick darkness surround Him [as at Sinai];
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

Appoint a wicked man against him,
And let an attacker stand at his right hand [to kill him].

They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild asses break their thirst.